Trip To US (help me plan it)

First off, no Taliban clothes, unless you have a fetish for cavity searches and receiving incredulous stares.

The East coast is the place you want to go, the West coast doesnt have anything comparable to NY -- The greatest metropolis created by MAN period (No
exaggeration, I've been to quite a few great cities around the world, NY is the best!)

If you are on a budget you might want to take the sketchy China town bus to DC and Philly or you could go by train or bus or plane. Train is
preferable as you get the feel of travelling and less security check hell.

As for staying in NY, you should try to live somewhere in Midtown Manhattan or the village. These are some of the best and most convenient places to
stay as these are pretty lively places. Also try to look around during the week as during the weekends and Friday , as you have out of towners who
just cram up all the clubs, pubs and other joints. The village has so many excellent little places that are worth exploring. Then you could check out
Harlem and the jazz scene there. (Dont worry about getting mugged etc, NY is a pretty safe city now. You wont find trouble unless you look for it! )

There are many ways of checking out lady liberty, my best way is the Staten Island ferry even though you just pass by. You can also take a helicopter
tour of Manhattan and the surrounding if you are really keen. If you have never been to Times Square, a quick look is advisable since it is supposed
to give you that "center of the world" feeling.( to outsiders anyway! )

DC is only buildings and museums so if you are interested in that kind of stuff a day or so should suffice. But if you are looking for 'life' NY
wont disappoint. Philly also has a lot of culture and life with its own unique flavor.

Tour the east coast. So many great places. Definately "the right coast to be on". There's Boston, Philly, New York, D.C., Charleston, Savannah, and
so much in between. My advice, stay away from the South. There's nothing to see. Trust me, I've had to live here most of my life. The west is mostly
good for nature seeing, nothing spectacular about the cities themselves. The west coast is good. Beautiful all over the west coast. San Francisco is
good, as well as San Diego. I'd still recommend the east coast. Its definately more "American".

I hope you enjoy your trip. But like I said, stay away from the south! (except for savannah)

Glad to hear you gonna make it to the States. I have been all over this country and Everyone has made some great suggestions. If you are into muesums
then Washington DC is a must as mentioned earlier. The Smithsonian alone

and the monuments as well. New York is a must stop as well. For the
experience if nothing else. If you could I would suggest hitting up both coasts. Having lived on Both Coasts (DC and Los Angeles) and in the
middle(Chicago) I can tell you that the US has something to offer everywhere you go. Unfortunately its just to big to see it all in a month and a
half. (unless you have a huge budget)

Personally, if I were you, I would start a thread about how you want to hop around the US but don't want to spend all your loot on hotels, (hostels
are a no no):shk: Just find out if members on here would be willing to let you crash on their couch for a few days and have them show you the sights.
I don't want to speak without asking my wife first but there is probably a couch here is Los Angeles you can sleep on. Maybe some other members in
the States nears sites you wish to visit would be willing to do the same. Just don't act psycho.

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